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Lima Beans with Coconut

When I was in India , I had never heard of or eaten Lima beans. I am sure they exist somewhere in India but I just never had it. When I came to US, I was faced with limited number of vegetables and an ever present question of what to make for lunch/dinner. Slowly I started exploring the frozen section of the grocery store. One of my favorite finds was Lima Beans. I have made warm comforting soup with it and Indian Bean curry with it. Both equally delicious.

The beans I feel are somewhat fragile. To be handled with care when marrying them with spices. They are very delicate in flavor. Too spicy and they lose their identity. The recipe below is just as fine as the beans. It’s not too spicy so if you are looking for something that goes with another spicy dish, this one is for you.

Ingredients:

Lima Beans 2 cups (I used frozen – it can be found in most grocery stores)